Going 64-bit

Since I got that nice cheap RAM the other day, I’ve now got more memory than 32-bit operating systems can address. I’m running Windows Vista Home Premium. Fortunately Microsoft allow you to use your Vista CD key for either 32 or 64-bit (not both at once, obviously), but you have to pay them to get the 64-bit disc, unless you have Vista Ultimate. The fee is a mere €10+vat. What was most surprising is that I ordered it yesterday and it arrived today. From Germany. Via UPS. I suspect that cost them more than my tenner! And that’s after their website said to wait up to 28 days for delivery :)

I’m going to upgrade tonight, so see you later. Unless it doesn’t work. Uh oh.

Update: That went rather well. Everything seems faster. So much so that I’m beginning to think something was wrong with my 32-bit installation!

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